OFFICIAL Jahream Bula #269

crazycat said:
Were talking Issac Moses here.

The Cap will go up and so will either Bula's contract or Issac Moses's demands.

Sure ordinary managers will either leave the situation alone, or quietly talk with the club or just not botch the contract in the first place... i.e.
"We want 9.5% of the total cap which is 900k per year at the moment".

Issac, it will be screaming, whinging and dramas. He will try to punt Bula and we do it all again.

No Moses, no dramaz.
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Problem is u cant plan with Moses managing key players
Theres simply no certainty or predictability
 
The problem we have is a player like Clint Gutherson is on $900k at the Dragons and he's definitely not worth that sort of money. We haven't made the finals in 15 years and we're coming off the back of 3 wooden spoons. We're always going to be paying overs for players.

On today's game, 2 tries, 188 run metres, 52 post contact metres, 2 line breaks, 1 line break assist and 1 try assist is not a bad return at all.

If someone has an idea for an alternative option, I'm all ears, otherwise I think we need to try and retain him at $900k, particularly given it's an option we added to his current contract
 
Today was the first time I have seen Bula interact with the crowd during the game. I don’t normally sit behind the posts but I did today & as he was walking back after we had scored he was clapping at the crowd & patting the Tigers emblem on his jersey. He did it a few times. He was obviously just riding the emotions from the crowd but probably the first time I got the vibe he was staying. Anyway I hope he does stay as I think we can build something very special with our spine.
 
stevied said:
It was a better game from Bula but, once again, he wasn't very involved in attack. I'd give it a 7.5 but, to me, it's still not 900k standard.
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7.5/10 is good enough for me to give 900K if that is the base level of performance given every week. In this team we just need him to do his job, which is be good defensively, no errors, and support the offloaders. We can probably get a better ball player to play fullback for 900K, but we won't be able to find someone who can organise a defence like he does.
 
Adam Doobie said:
7.5/10 is good enough for me to give 900K if that is the base level of performance given every week. In this team we just need him to do his job, which is be good defensively, no errors, and support the offloaders. We can probably get a better ball player to play fullback for 900K, but we won't be able to find someone who can organise a defence like he does.
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He played a solid game, as I said at a 7.5 level, and if he can maintain it or even better it, 900k is fair enough in today's inflated market. How do you know he organises the defense? Not doubting you, but I haven't really noticed him directing troups. Actually, occasionally, he gets caught out of position himself.
 
I’ve always argued we are a better side with him in it and it still is true. He is an enigma. He has quite a few weaknesses, yet is competitive enough that he strangely makes us better - pretty much every game he plays..

Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running

There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
 
Tucker said:
I’ve always argued we are a better side with him in it and it still is true. He is an enigma. He has quite a few weaknesses, yet is competitive enough that he strangely makes us better - pretty much every game he plays..

Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running

There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
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Well summarized. I'd like to see him continue to improve but I can't help thinking that what we're seeing is his ceiling. He played well yesterday but didn't Gould go over the top with his outpouring of praise!
 
stevied said:
Well summarized. I'd like to see him continue to improve but I can't help thinking that what we're seeing is his ceiling. He played well yesterday but didn't Gould go over the top with his outpouring of praise!
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I still maintain his best form was his first year here in 2023 which was sensational in some games … Agree Gould is a dead set wanker with his over praising..

But I’m well and truly on team extend now .. I’d like a commitment for three years only 27-29 and then reassess him and the younger guys … he will probably want longer if he is staying though
 
Tom Shines said:
I still maintain his best form was his first year here in 2023 which was sensational in some games … Agree Gould is a dead set wanker with his over praising..

But I’m well and truly on team extend now .. I’d like a commitment for three years only 27-29 and then reassess him and the younger guys … he will probably want longer if he is staying though
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Agree that would be the best possible deal.

Might just be yesterday talking but ive got a feeling he extends this week. Looked a very happy boy on the weekend.
 
Tucker said:
I’ve always argued we are a better side with him in it and it still is true. He is an enigma. He has quite a few weaknesses, yet is competitive enough that he strangely makes us better - pretty much every game he plays..

Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running

There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
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I think he is one of those guys who attracts defenders and creates space for teammates, thats why we look better with him there.
 
stevied said:
He played a solid game, as I said at a 7.5 level, and if he can maintain it or even better it, 900k is fair enough in today's inflated market. How do you know he organises the defense? Not doubting you, but I haven't really noticed him directing troups. Actually, occasionally, he gets caught out of position himself.
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I would pay him $900k for the fact we know that 9.9/10 he is safe under the high ball...even when he is under pressure. I would say he is close to the best in the NRL when it comes to kicks diffused. Im sure there is a stat out there that may prove or disprove my theory.
 
Tucker said:
I’ve always argued we are a better side with him in it and it still is true. He is an enigma. He has quite a few weaknesses, yet is competitive enough that he strangely makes us better - pretty much every game he plays..

Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running

There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
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Some are saying he's a good organiser of defence, what other organising does a full ack do?
 
Bula can play the running style of fullback and there is no better example of that when he ran around the Knights' centre to score. He also has the ability to play second 5/8 as per Hodgson. With Pearce Paul, he now has the option to receive his passes in traffic as per his try against the Eels. He is our most dangerous attacking player which is highlighted by the attention he receives from defenders. With Doueihi now in form, he provides another facet of attack from his second phase.

Bula would be hard pressed to find a coach who is more sympathetic towards his style of play.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Bula can play the running style of fullback and there is no better example of that when he ran around the Knights' centre to score. He also has the ability to play second 5/8 as per Hodgson. With Pearce Paul, he now has the option to receive his passes in traffic as per his try against the Eels. He is our most dangerous attacking player which is highlighted by the attention he receives from defenders. With Doueihi now in form, he provides another facet of attack from his second phase.

Bula would be hard pressed to find a coach who is more sympathetic towards his style of play.
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Look closely and the space we were getting on the right was because of Bula threatening and drawing in defenders. Once we have Taylan and Luai back you have multiple running threats that will open the left and right in attack. It can be counter productive as it will require more discipline playing the correct side in attack, it can also look very clunky when it doesn't work, however once it clicks it will be a thing of beauty.
 
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